In the first of this podcast's kind, I interviewed Jason Woods, journalist for Heifer International. Heifer is a global non-profit organization that works to provide livestock and agricultural support in order to end hunger and build economies. In this podcast, Jason explains how Heifer International began; we discuss the work the Heifer International does around the world with a few success stories; and how "social capital" benefits communities. I also learn about the treacherous business of harvesting cardamom -- it's more dangerous than you could imagine. Macon Blair, director (our podcast interview) Micro-investing Buy a goat for a family! Dan West, founder Llamas, alpacas Stingless bees in the Yucatan Colony collapse Climate change and drought Building a lake in Haiti Coffee rust fungus Los meses flacos Cardamom farming in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Thrips Kardamomuss restaurant in Alta Verapaz La barba amarilla snake Zambia Ecuador mangrove forests Martín Pescador restaurant in Quito Arroz marinero (video) Perryville, Arkansas & Rutland, Massachusetts Grassroots meat co-op New South produce co-op Building 'Social Capital' Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) World Ark quarterly newsletter Vetiver farming in Haiti Heifer gift catalog West Meets East Fundraiser Follow Heifer on Website | Twitter | Facebook You can listen to the episode and subscribe on iTunes or on Soundcloud here. Please leave a review/rating to help others find the show, and if you have any suggestions about future guests feel free to let me know by leaving a comment on this page.
In the first of this podcast's kind, I interviewed Jason Woods, journalist for Heifer International. Heifer is a global non-profit organization that works to provide livestock and agricultural support in order to end hunger and build economies. In this podcast, Jason explains how Heifer International began; we discuss the work the Heifer International does around the world with a few success stories; and how "social capital" benefits communities. I also learn about the treacherous business of harvesting cardamom -- it's more dangerous than you could imagine.
Follow Heifer on Website | Twitter | Facebook
You can listen to the episode and subscribe on iTunes or on Soundcloud here. Please leave a review/rating to help others find the show, and if you have any suggestions about future guests feel free to let me know by leaving a comment on this page.